"Aguilera, while undeniably entertaining when her character is onstage, cannot spin the slight backstory into anything resembling a full-blooded person. It's a shortcoming, considering how much Tucci and Cher are able to do with their relatively minor roles."

I honestly haven't read the reviews, so I can't comment on her, despite what YOU SAY MARIO, cause I know YOU HATE HER. But, lets look at others, MADONNA SUCKS AT ACTING. Desparately seeking Susan, Playing Eva Peron (don't care WHAT SHE WAS NOMINATED FOR), Miley Cyrus, and EVERYOTHER SINGER who becomes a Lifetime actress.THEN, ON THE OTHER SIDE, We have every actress (actors are not as bad with this) Who feel once they become famous they feel they have the right to inflict us with their voices, their 'singing style', 'so unique, their manager, mother, etc. promises, that you will 'WEEP' when you hear it. Yes, you will weep, because it feels like someone took giant spikes and dragged them down a giant chaulk board and the only relief you figure is to take one of those spikes and DRILL IT STRAIGHT THROUGH YOUR SKULL. But, yes, they must make an album, no matter what, because MOMMY mortgage the farm after that music agent PROMISED HER that her lil heid, lind, no, ann, WOULD BE THE NEXT BARBRA STRIESAND . and Mommy knew the agent DID NOT LIE ABOUT HER TALENTED DAUGHER.

it's not a bad review. And there's no need to post criticS,coz it's a single critic (1) that gave a so-so review. And as for me,I have my own opinion.I don't need to listen to critics to make a decision about a movie.

Oh Mario, How you are back to your antics. You couldn't digest your food without spewing hatred towards this girl. Did gaga called you personally to do this. Maybe you should read more reviews. she is getting excellent reviews from everyone else and you had to post the only negative one. Shame on you fat boy!!

Btw I saw you on the reunion of the bad girls club. you were sooo fat and stupid. almost got bitch slapped by one of the dirty whores.

Oh STFU Perez. Xtina is getting glowing reviews as is the movie and the rest of the cast! Hollywood Reporter, Rotten Tomatoes and many of the like are loving it. Stop trying to ruin peoples hard work just because you can. Stop being a grade A bully. I thought you turned over a new leaf. Can't wait to see Burlesque. It looks hot!!!

Prediction….EPIC FAIL. I wouldn't mind seeing anyone…anyone in the world…other than that whore. They should dub in Dee Snyder. It would be more entertaining and he's infinitely more talented and attractive. Nobody would know that she was missing…except maybe the part that would make it watchable and people wouldn't have to run vomiting from the theater.

"Christina Aguilera has been a pop star for so long and her performance is very good that you forget that this is her first major acting job. Either she wasn't interested in acting or she waited for the perfect movie, but the former Dirrty singer will easily get more offers for film work. The petite powerhouse gives quite a surprise performance and was a major force in the film's music."

the Hollywood Reporter had this to say;

So does Aguilera. Her role is kept deliberately nondescript so she can fill it with her own personality and big voice. She does bring beguiling innocence to the part, along with a single-minded determination and a hellacious amount of performing talent.

Lmfao really dickhead Perez ur halarious um Hollywood reporter and screen levy on rottentomato have been positive reviews so far um variety who cares why don't u stop being an ass are you scared Christina has been getting great reviews Hey bound to ubperformance and Ellen performance. All ready talking shit. He is so jealous she's back Hahaha I can see him stressing.

Yes, definitely see this film. It runs a little long – it’s about two hours – but everything about it was excellent: it had a plot, it had singing and dancing, and the characters were even a bit complicated. I am sure Christina Aguilera will be booking many more movies after this one, and I would love to see Cher in another singing part again soon too.

I could actually feel my IQ dropping while watching her during the previews of this EPIC FAIL, PATHETIC excuse for a movie! I am THRILLED to see the critics are being honest, and letting everyone know she SUCKS at everything she does.

Dude you are such an ignorant hater its despicable. Leave it to you to post the ONE and only negative (so/so) review about the movie so bad.

People, check out the review in: THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER.
Variety like perez are just hating cause hes mad. So far all the reviews ive read were positive.

Parez, I see that you wanted to change your ways and become less of a Bully. Please, now I cant wait for the day you choose to do something about your ignorance.
Remove all the name calling you want…but the shit stained smell of IGNORANCE still envelopes this site I see.

You need to change the title. It should be Xtina Gets Panned by Critic, since you posted only ONE bad review, and not many. One negative review out of many positive? I knew you still have it in for her.

"This is a tour de force film with incredible characterization; Cher, Christina Aguilera, Stanley Tucci, Kristen Bell, and Cam Gigandet delivered convincing, compelling performances. Christina Aguilera in particular surprised me with her emotional scope and comedic timing. This successful musician will definitely be inundated with numerous film offers after the premiere of this film; she has the potential to be a very successful actress."

So I’ve saved the best for last… The music was incredible! With booming musical theatre-inspired numbers, very reminiscent of Aguilera’s signature sound on her Back to Basics album, she must be bound for a Golden Globe nomination- at least! If she wasn’t the star we know her now as, this film would make her one. She solidifies the smart choices that she has made in her career by always only singing important ballads and powerhouse upbeat pop songs, featuring the impressive range of her naturally jaw-dropping vocal instrument. Burlesque continues to separate the starlet even more profoundly from the teen princess fad from which she emerged back in the 90s, especially seeing how little Jessica Simpson or Britney Spears have brought to the movie world.

SHE'S A SINGER NOT AN ACTRESS. BUT XTINA'S PERSONALITY NORMALLY SUCKS SO THAT REVIEW WASNT A SURPRISE. MAJORITY SINGERS ALWAYS RECEIVE CRAPTASTIC ACTING REVIEWS. BEYAAAWNCE IS THE WORST! IMMA SURE IF XTINA PLAYED A BITCHY COLD ASS CHARACTER WITH GANGSTA MOUTH SHE WOULD GET AN OSCAR NOM. GEE, THAT SORTA SOUNDS LIKE XTINA EVERYDAY - NOT A SURPRISE, HAHA!

Re: Betch84 – HOO BITCH SHUT YOUR MOTHERFUCKER DISGUATING ASS. YOU WISH TO HAVE 1 HAIR OF XTINAS HER TALENT, HER FAME , HER $$$$$$$$$ MILLIONS, HER BEAUTY, BUT NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOT IN THIS LIFE LITTLE MONSTERS YOU BACK AND SUCKS CACAS COCK CUZZ SHE HAS ONE BIG COCK:–

FAT ASSHOLE I DONT GIVE A FUCK ABOUT CRITIS SAIDS ..IM GOING TO WACH BURLESQUE, NOT MATTER WHAT YOU MATHERFUCKERS JEALOUS HATERS SAYS HAHAHAHAHAHHAHA KEEP YOUR JEALOSSY CUZZ YOUR LIKE OR NOT XTINA IS GOING TO BE A HIT!!!!! SUCK IT BITCHES AND SEE YOU AT THE AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS >> CUZZ I KNOW YOU WILL WACH ..

CANT BELIEVE!! that i have to wait till december to watch here in Europe!!! not fair! not fair for me cause i really want to watch a musical! and not fair for the movie cause im sure by that time a lot of people re goin to download this! pff ps. U .. Perez.. u re the worst person in the world! u re like a rat! worst than that..

Re: XTINA IS A POP MUSIC ICON!!! BICHES!! – Love that your A Christina fan and u feel u need to defend her… but seriously your teenager rants on every christina post to anyone who says something negative is embarrassing to her. Grow up already and appreciate her music and let the haters hate already

Everyone knew this movie and Aguilera would suck. Burlesque has MAJOR FLOP written all over it. I was gonna say that she should stick to what she's best at, music, but she's not even good at that anymore. Her voice is really the only thing she's got going for her, but unfortunately it's not enough.

Re: Dale – Yes, exactly, what he says. Anyone can write a review on imdb, they're called USER reviews for a reason. Why not take a review from some Aguilera fansite, pretty sure you'll find positive ones there…

As someone that went to a private screening of "Burlesque" after winning tickets, I can say that this review is way off. I will admit that Christina as "Ali" is better on stage during the film. This is where Christina shines! Her acting during the "back story" wasn't great, but it wasn't the worst either. In fact she exceeded my expectations playing this role. I will admit that my expectations were not that high, but I give credit where its do and she deserves some credit for this film. She was beautiful…no she was stunning throughout the film. And surprisingly had some great comedic timing and definitely brought the attitude to turn up the drama on screen. I loved this movie and advise all to go experience it for yourselves. Its fun and exciting…goosebump getting performances, laugh out loud comedy and some amazing eye candy for both sexes are in store!!!!

Re: XTINA IS A POP MUSIC ICON!!! BICHES!! – lol i knew your young lame ass be on here..so you said "she's going to be a hit" DUH LITTLE GIRL, she's been out for ever 10 years if she was gna be a hit she be one BY NOW…lol hahahaha…and music awards? her album flocked, you really think she will be up there accepting awards when you have people who ARE IT like beyonce, riri and Nicki? LOL stop it and grow up your the only christina fan alive todate….and jus b/c you get loud w/ caps doesnt make you hard but actully pretty lame, it only takes a coward to "act" hard over a screen, you'll learn when you get older lol and see how lame your choice of music/life style is

I had a chance to see this movie a week before it will debut and i have to agree. I loved when she performed on stage and sang, but when she attempted to act, it wasn't so good. I think they should have cast another female lead or centered the movie more around Cher and the situation she faces in the movie. I wouldn't recommend this movie.

Re: BiaesLoca – Okay, Beyonce is good… but Rihanna & Nicki?! Are you fucking serious? I don't know who's worse. And dear, YOUR TASTE IN MUSIC is lame and it's sad how you feel the need to insult singers through the internet. When Christina was making hits, those who are "good at it" according to you, were still lip-syncing to her songs using a comb as a microphone. And everybody has their taste in music, and NO, that girl's not the last Christina fan. I hope you have a horrible day, buh-bye!

while watching the preview when you first posted it, I didn't think she was too great of an actress. But I expected it. I wouldn't go see the film for her acting… I would see it because of her beyond amazing vocals. That's the draw.

Re: XTINA IS A POP MUSIC ICON!!! BICHES!! – Wow. I didn't even bother reading what you wrote because you can't type proper English, and clearly don't know how to spell. It only goes to show that "x-tina" fans are uneducated idiots JUST like "x-tina".

BURLESQUE IS FREAKING AWESOME ..SAW IT , WAS SO GOOD storyline was good.. the singing was fantastic got goosebumps on every number .. ALI KAT( christina aguilera ) was too good for a first timmer TESS was stellar (cher) .. I SMELL OSCAR NOMS .. best kiss , best actress, best support actress.. AND .. CAM GIG'S BU…TT LOOKS LIKE 2 CLING PEACHES …yummy the " cookie box scene is sooo HOTT.. THE Storyline/ plot WAS quite good better than i expected ,, i thought the story would take a back seat to the singing.. BUT IT TOTALLY DID NOT. i give it 9 3/4 stars out of 10.. it is a tiny bit slow in some spots GONNA see it 5 times .. a must, rent it when avail.. BUY IT WHEN AVAIL.